St. Paul: 87-year-old man ordered out of house with bad roof finds place to stay

Photo dated 10-2-12 of 1501 York Ave. The condition of the roof pits landlord against city and an 87 year old tenant was caught in the middle. The inspector said the material was installed improperly. Nails are exposed, edges are not sealed and the roof edge is not trimmed out. (Courtesy of St. Paul Department of Safety and Inspections)

An 87-year-old man who was ordered by the city to vacate the house he rents on York Avenue unless the roof is fixed by Nov. 15 has found a new place to live on St. Paul's East Side.